Im stumped

[triggered mower man]

I have a troy bilt pony that when the blades are engaged it is only able to turn right as soon as the wheel is slightly turned to the left it starts backfiring and dies. If the blades are disengaged it runs normally and I'm at a loss as to what it may be. Does anybody have any insight as to what it could be? Thanks in advance!

 

[Bertrrr]

Something in your steering mechanism is pulling on your ground/ kill wire circuit